The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-06
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WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The Senate cham
Der wore fresh and tasteful appearance
this morning. The floors and galleries were
newly carpeted and the desks glistcned
in their coat OF varnish, the odor of which
mingled family with that OF the bouquets
and gorgeous floral devices which enliy-
ened the picture. Senator'S began 10 ar
rive and take their seats before IL o'clock,
Senators Stewart and lIiscock being the
first corners. For an hour before noon the
floor was busy scene, members Of both
parties, their friends and the officers Of the
Senate taking the occasion TO exchange
greetings and compare notes. Tho chief
topic Of conversation with the majority was
the prospect Of conflict over the admis-
sion OF certain Democratic senators-elect,
and II early became known that the Re-
publicans, in default Of any caucus plan oil
action, had concluded 10 follow the lead of
their members Of the committee on pryi-
legcs and elections. There had been in
formal consultation, 1t was understood, and
they had reached the conclusion TO make
no opposition TO the admission Of Mr.. Tur-
pie, OF Indiana, but 10 object TO the admis-
sion Of Mr. Faulkner, OF Yves, Virginia, on
the ground that there were conflicting Gre
dentials from that State. The general
opinion was that there would be no dead
lock, and that the usual course OF opening
proceedings would not be broken.
The galleries were early crowded, and 10
overnoWing. Mrs. Cleveland, clad in a
costume OF dark green, aud accompanied
by Mrs. Glider Mrs. kingsiord and sew
enll other lady friends, occupied the seats
reserved for the family OF the President in
one OF the private galleries. The diplo-
matte gallery was filled by members oi tho
various legations, the front seat being oc-
cuped by the Chinese minister, his sccrC-
taries and associates. The minister wore
j a magnificent robe Of light blue satin, and
his companions were clad rs richly, though
IN more subducd colors. The proceedings
OF the day were opened with prayer by
the chaplain, the Rev. J. g.. Butler. lie
asked that senators might be endowed
with wisdom and strength 10 meet the
honorable and tying responsibilities ul
the day, and ali the duties that gathered
around them. The president Of the sen.
ate. Mr.. ingalls,, then took the chair and
called the Senate 10 order lie said hc
would now place before the Senate the
certificates ol election, the certificates ol
appointment, and other papers received
since the adjournment
PAPERS SUBMITTED.
The following papcm were therup0n
submitted aud read:
Certificate Of the Governor VI Florida
making the temporary appointment o
J. J. Finlay as senator from March 4, 1887,
until the Legislature should fll the w
cancy caused by the expiration Of th,
term Of Senator Jones.
Certificate oi the Governor Of Florida 81
the election by the Legislature OF samuc
Pasco.
Certificate Of the Governor Of New Jer
sey OF the election Of Rufus Blodrctt
Certificate Of the Governor OF West Nir
rinia of the appointment by him o
Daniel u. Lucas 70 Oh tho vacancy cause
by the expiration Of the term OF Senate
Camden.
Certificate Of tho Governor Of West Vir
pinia of summary of the proceedings b.
which the legislature, IN special session
elected Charles ]. Faulkner as senator q
fill the vacancy.
Credentials OF VIM. T.. Chandler ~ sen
alor from the State OF New Hampshire.
Protest OF Daniel u. Lucas against th'
administration Of the oath Of Office TO Chas
]. Faulkner. The grounds Of the prO,cs
are:
|. That the executive Of the State q
West Virginia has not certified the election
of Chas. J. Fnulkncr under the seal OF th
State. "a rcqurcd by act Of Congress.
2. For reason set ont In the brici o
Daniel u. Lucas, a copy Of which accom-
paitla the protest.
3. Because Charles J. Faulkner was Q
the time and date Of his alleged election
on the 9Th OF May, 1857, n judge OF ia
Thirteenth judicial district Of West vi
Finia, and Therefore ineligible 70 the Ollie
OF senator. The protest was laid ON III
table and ordered 10 be printed IN III
Record.
ADMINISTRATION on oArit.
The ceremony Of administering the oat
Of ofliec 20 the newly elected senators w
then Proceeded with, such senators bcin
called in parties Of four aud In alphabclic
order. The flint four senators thus Gallo
mud sworn in ~ instances with upliiiC
hands. and not on the Bblcl were Aldricl
Hate. Blodrctt and Chandler, the secor
four we're Cockrll, Daniel, Davis on
Dawes; the third four called were y
munds, fayl.acT Grergc and Sorma'